Ijevan Dendropark, Protected arboretum in Ijevan, Armenia

Ijevan Dendropark is a botanical garden housing more than 600 plant species from around the world, situated along the Aghstev River valley. The grounds feature carefully arranged sections representing different plant communities and growing conditions found in various climates.

The park was established in 1962 as part of Soviet-era botanical research efforts in Armenia. Its development reflected the scientific focus on collecting and studying plant species from various global regions.

The park holds a path of arborvitae (thuja) that its founders described as the only one of its kind in the world, alongside giant sequoias, wild lemon trees and wild apple trees. Director Mekhak Sayadyan, son of co-founder Lyudvig Sayadyan, led the park as of 2015.

The arboretum lies on the right bank of the Aghstev, on the site of the river's old bed, now covered with a layer of soil. The grounds are laid out for walking, so wear comfortable shoes and carry water on warm days. The collection holds 650 trees and shrubs, with plants from every continent except Australia.

The park holds the world's only trail of Arbutus andrachne, the Greek strawberry tree, along with giant sequoias, wild lemon trees and wild apple trees. It lies on the right bank of the Aghstev, on the bed of the river's old channel, now covered by a layer of soil.